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Hernia repair
Hernia repair is a surgical procedure performed to address a hernia of the abdominal wall, especially if it causes pain or cannot be manually repositioned. In cases of a strangulated hernia, where the blood supply to a trapped part of the intestine is compromised, emergency surgery is necessary. During the surgical procedure, the protruding intestine…
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Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a genetic condition characterized by the dilation of capillaries (tiny blood vessels) in the skin and mucous membranes, including the nose, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract. These distended blood vessels are prone to recurrent bleeding, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. The condition follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, meaning…
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Acute hepatitis
Acute hepatitis is a temporary inflammation of the liver that typically resolves within one to two months. In a few instances, it may develop into chronic hepatitis, although it rarely leads to acute liver failure. Acute hepatitis is a relatively common condition, with the primary cause being infection from one of the hepatitis viruses. However,…
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Total hepatectomy
Hepatectomy is the surgical procedure involving the complete removal of the liver. It serves as the initial stage in a liver transplant operation.
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Helweg Larsen syndrome
This is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that affects both males and females. Its main characteristic is a reduced ability to dissipate body heat through sweating. People with this condition, from birth, suffer from anhidrosis, which means they are unable to sweat properly. They possess only a very limited number of sweat glands, and those…
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Height velocity
The rate at which children’s height increases at a specific age, expressed in centimeters per year.
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Height chart
A growth chart is a tool employed by doctors or health visitors to track a child’s growth and compare their height with the standard range for their age group.
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Painful heel
Discomfort can arise from various conditions affecting the calcaneus (heel bone) or the surrounding soft tissues. Heel pain may be caused by a fractured calcaneus, the presence of a spur (a bony growth on the heel bone), inflammation of the fluid-filled pad cushioning the back of the heel, or inflammation of the tissues at the…
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Heel cracked
Painful fissures can form in the thickened skin on the heels. To reduce the occurrence of these cracks and alleviate the pain, it’s essential to regularly remove hard skin using a file or pumice stone and apply moisturizing cream. Cracked heels can also result from a bacterial infection of the skin on the soles of…
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Heart imaging
Imaging refers to any method that generates images of the heart’s structure. It is utilized to identify diseases or irregularities in the heart. A chest X-ray is a straightforward and commonly employed technique for imaging the heart. It reveals the size and shape of the heart and can identify abnormal calcification. Additionally, X-rays can often…
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